Senior Business Development Manager | Corrugated Packaging | North East England | Up to £80k + bonus
Ready to make a real impact in a business where your expertise, relationships, and ambition directly drive growth?
You’ll take ownership of a high‑potential territory within the dynamic corrugated packaging sector, backed by a respected company with strong manufacturing capabilities and a commitment to innovation. You’ll enjoy the autonomy to shape your sales strategy, build long‑term partnerships with leading brands, and influence key commercial decisions while being rewarded with a competitive salary, uncapped earning potential, and excellent career progression opportunities.
As the world’s largest packaging manufacturer, this industry‑leading organisation is at the forefront of sustainable paper‑based packaging solutions, supplying many of the world’s most recognised consumer brands. Serving customers across FMCG, food, beverage, e‑commerce, and retail sectors, the business delivers high‑performance packaging solutions that enhance brand visibility, improve supply chain efficiency, and support sustainability goals. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer partnership, it offers an exciting environment for ambitious commercial professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.
You will be responsible for:
- Developing and executing a strategic business development plan to drive revenue growth across FMCG, food, beverage, e‑commerce, and retail markets
- Identifying, targeting, and securing new business opportunities with key accounts and prospective customers
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with decision‑makers across procurement, operations, supply chain, and packaging functions
- Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting and opportunity qualification through to negotiation, contract award, and implementation
- Collaborating with design, innovation, operations, and customer service teams to deliver tailored packaging solutions that meet customer requirements
Key attributes required:
- Proven success in business development and new business acquisition within the corrugated packaging or wider packaging sector
- Commercially astute with a clear understanding of margin management, pricing strategies, and profitable growth
- Excellent relationship‑building skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Highly effective negotiator with a strong track record of securing long‑term commercial agreements
- Consultative sales approach focused on understanding customer challenges and delivering value‑added solutions
If you’re motivated by winning new business, delivering sustainable packaging solutions, and seeing the tangible results of your success, this is a role where you can truly thrive. Apply today!
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